53 minutes. One heist. Bob Hoskins before you knew Bob Hoskins.
Crime drama told from the perspective of one of the participants of a bank heist.
Acting
Early Bob Hoskins stealing scenes as 'Knocker'
Direction
Wharmby's cramped, sweaty close-ups in claustrophobic locations
Director
Tony Wharmby
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Bob Hoskins' first major screen role; he'd been working as a fire-eater and circus performer before Tony Wharmby cast him.
Shot on 16mm for ITV's 'Armchair Theatre' anthology series, part of a wave of gritty British TV plays that influenced filmmakers like Mike Leigh and Ken Loach.
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